National Republican., 1887-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.

NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
When at the close OF the performance last
night Mr.. Robert Downing was peremptorily
called upon for a speech, he commenced by
saying that bearing in mind the proverbill
fate of n prophet in his own country he had
looked forward with unaccustomed timidity
to the prospect of his reception IN Washington,
but he added, the enthusiastic applause
you have been kino enough to shower upon
my humble efforts, proves clearly to
my mind that man may son,-
times be very nicely treated by his
own folks" And indeed Mr.. Downing
may well feel gratiied at the very excep-
tional warmth OF his reception upon his first
appearance in q character which challenges
direct comparison with Forrest and McCnl-
Tough. Fourteen calls, of which six arose
alter the gladiatoral scene. may be taken a,
some measure of his success, and of the hold
he has taken upon public educated up to the
high standard of his great predecessors
II is admitted by the leading papers of the
country that Mr.. Downing has ptculitr an VI.
fications for the part OF Spartlcus. The nati-
raj advantages Of a splendid physique are CO.
which Is robust and melodious aud quick,
nervous mode of speech and action rtrtly
found in conjunction with such massive
bears himself always like one who is held well
in hand and who fully appreciates the limlta-
of development. The character Is II terribly
eXhausting one, calling for many long speeches
expressed in heroic tones, but the Soartarrs
OF last evening was specially remarkable for
The entire performance was indeed an ex-
cellent one, and the phenomenal success of
MI. Downing Is du, In no small degree % the
support of II company which has been selected
from the very best material on the tragic stage,
and the pntiring energy Of Mr. Joseph II,
Mack, without whose irendshio and assist.
mn nj Inn n apn a nj 4
from great theatrical career.
ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Gilbert and Sullivan's latest opera, "Rlddy-
gore" was presented last nightto q good house.
which seemed 10 be delighted with the rich
costumes and scenery, and which encored re-
peatedly many Of the solos and concerted
numbers. The cast is an excellent one, in =
cuding Miss Marion Mauola, the prima donna
favorites as Mrs Laura Joyce Bell, Miss Annie
Myers Mr.: Digby Bell, Mr.. Harry McDonorgh,
and Mr. Ellis Ryse; The ballad of 5omeb 'dy
There Glanced to be Who Loved Ne ia a NJ IA.
llanola and very favorably received. The duet
II Know Youth" was also finely rendered
and The ballad 81 shpPed PysseeM in Rsy
with true nautical unctlon. The duet
THE Battles Roar is Oyer, o Ny Love-" is =
charming love ditty. and was well supported
"Cheerily Carols the Lark" met with consider
able applause, and the mairigal. "Where the
Buds are Blooming" contains some very catch.
ing passages. 1t Is needless to say tina, the
greatest attention is paid TO detail, aud the
brilliant uniforms, representing sixteen dltfsr-
ent English regiments are faithfully repro.
usa most ATTRACTIVE I festre % Many Of the the ORIGINAL %
English Jokes have been replaced by Amegi,
can ones, and Col McCaull has evidently
spared neither trouble nor expense TO m Ike
this opera as successful as Its predecessors.
EMMA ABBOTT NEXT WEEK.
offered to the Washington public next week.
| one of the most interesting and enjoyable will
be the production of delightful repertoire of
| opera at the National Theater by the charming
| rrima donna, Emma Abbott, aud her very
| excellent company, which is reported to be
| the largest and be,t with which she has ever
| presented opera. Three operas never sung
| In English until this season will add Interest
| TO the engagement, and particularly in the
| production Of so famous an opera as D1ni-
| 2ettPs "Lucretia Borgla," which viii be given
| pino and the Fairy" viii increase the charm
of the repertoire, as they have never been
@fSa IL es BIZ Gy II pro9aos ESEsh with Ea
| Abbott as Leonora, "NIiguon," and "Cnimes
| Of Normandy" complete the series for the
| week. The sale OF reserved seats Will begin
| Thursday morning, April 2S, at the box ollie
KERSAS's WASHINGTON THEATER.
The Weston brothers, Sam and Morris, began
| splenddly at KeTnan's last night with their sen
| sational comedy. "Our Minstrel Boys Morris
| In three characters, exhibited wonderful versa.
| tility In acting and in musical genius alike
| and equal praise IN both Is due 10 the liyel,
Samuel His Laughing Song was demanded
| several times and the great andieuca accom-.
panied with q sympathetic "ha hal" IL. X
| Marshall as Horace Dunbar, proved an excel
| lent representative, The a1ies were all ch lrm
ing, We may be permitted to offer especlG
| praise TO Gwynne Cushman rs Nellie Dlnbl
and Mary BIRD us the stasc'struck enthusiast
sallie SnOoks.
| HARRIs's BIIoU TEEATER.
An exquisite play, exquisitely presented
was "The Silver King last night NJ the BlDu
| audience may seldom be witnessed. Laughter
and tears alternated. We fear II would no b,
| possible for us to entertain q good opinion o
| any man or woman who might be unatteI 70
| by each emotion. King Hedley, as Wilfrec
| Denver, in the title role, left nothing wnntia :
| ifthere Is anything beyond, toward perfection
we are unable TO imagine IL. Mary Mills, q
! Nellie Denver, appeared simply liYitr
| reality. The children, Oracle Vaughn anf
| Alice Magill, were Just what children woulC
be in such circumstances. Joln Murray, a
Jaikes, the old servant, ELECTED frequent an'
iully deerved applause, and Harry, DSlton a
as to be positively hated, for the time, W. 4
Short, the parish clerk, gave most amusing
! aud quaint picture of that wise.fOolish persOl
| age. Ella Pearson had but little 10 do, bu
! that little was equal 10 any ones much
| Oracle Wade, as Olive, the sweet and gentle
| wife Of the ugly and venOmOls spider, beau
| tifully and charmingly drew the contrast The
| new aud extraordinary scenery, OF itself wa
nm evening long pleasure.